Toronto 
Make Believe: The Secret Library of Mr. Prud’homme is a collection of stunning counterfeit artworks collected since the 17th century, discovered abandoned in a Saskatchewan farmhouse attic.
The exquisitely detailed, creative counterfeits include:
- A log book from Yuri Korshunov, the first human to endure the longest single space flight
- A 2920-piece collection of e Self-Portraits of Florence Baldisseri, completed in just eight years, from 16 to her death at just 24.
- A 19th century oil painting of “ e Sacred Heart of Jesus”/” Le Sacre Coeur de Jesus” by Soeur Marguerite- Marie, which is thought to be a pseudonym for Sara Riel.
- A set of false obituaries that ran in e Washington Post in 1965.
- Quincunx, a limited-edition poetry book from Unni Magnuson, part of the infamous sex Club 57 but an otherwise unknown author.
- The Jun Ya gui: a two-handled bronze vessel dated (1045-771 B.C.)
- An aegerium, a type of crude “thermometer” used until the 13th century, rediscovered by a nurse in 1650.
- A Further History of Uncommon Birds by Phillip S. Fairmount, ornothogical monograph.
Exhibition Schedule
Halifax: March 6 – 29
Opening Reception: Wednesday, March 6, 7-9pm
The Chase Gallery, 6016 University Avenue, Halifax
Toronto: May 3 – 20
Opening Reception: Friday, May 3, 7-9pm (Upper Library)
The Robertson Davies Rare Book Library, Massey College, University of Toronto
Saskatoon: May 28 – June 27
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 30, 7-9pm
The Gallery at the Frances Morrison Central Library, 311-23rd Street East Saskatoon
Vancouver: July 5 – August 20
Opening Reception and Literary Reading: Wednesday July 10
Teen-Only Opening Gala: Thursday July 11
Opening Reception for Kids and Families: Saturday July 20
Vancouver Public Library Central Branch – Upper Ninth Floor Gallery, 350 W Georgia Street